Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Deer Oaks Behavioral Health — Long-Term Care Clinical Services Join a mission-driven behavioral health organization that has been a trusted partner to Long-Term Care (LTC) communities for over 30 years. Deer Oaks is a nationally recognized leader in geriatric behavioral health, partnering with thousands of facilities across the country to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions. We are seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist to join our integrated clinical team. In this role, you will work onsite in one or more long-term care facilities within your local community, providing therapy, assessment, care planning, and behavioral health support. This position offers professional autonomy, a predictable Monday–Friday schedule, and robust administrative and clinical support so you can focus on what matters most—helping patients thrive. What You’ll Do As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will: Clinical Care Provide individual, family, and group therapy to LTC residents. Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, screenings, and treatment planning. Support residents with depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness, grief, trauma, substance use, behavioral disturbances, and other conditions common in LTC settings. Deliver behavioral management and brief, goal-oriented interventions aligned with best practices in geriatric care. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with nursing, social services, rehabilitation, and medical providers to coordinate treatment and improve resident outcomes. Participate in care plan discussions, facility meetings, and case collaborations as needed. Documentation & Compliance Maintain complete and timely documentation using our Geriatric Notes Tool (GNT). Follow ethical, professional, and regulatory guidelines for clinical documentation, confidentiality, and care delivery. Facility Partnership Build strong, professional relationships with facility staff and leadership. Serve as a behavioral health resource and trusted partner in supporting residents’ mental and emotional needs. Why Choose Deer Oaks? We are a provider-centric organization that takes pride in supporting our clinicians with the tools, training, and benefits they need to succeed. Work-Life Balance Flexible scheduling — create your own Monday–Friday schedule No evenings, weekends, or on-call Autonomy in organizing your daily workflow and caseload Professional Growth ASWB-accredited CEUs at no cost Ongoing clinical support, mentorship, and consultation Access to geriatric-specific clinical training and specialty resources Robust Administrative Support Dedicated teams for billing, collections, credentialing, insurance, and scheduling HIPAA-compliant documentation system and efficient workflows Liability insurance provided (100% company-paid) for full-time and part-time staff Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation model Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Generous PTO and paid holidays Who Thrives in this Role? LMFTs who value autonomy paired with team collaboration Clinicians who enjoy working with older adults and medically complex individuals Strong communicators comfortable partnering with facility staff Providers who are organized, compassionate, and clinically confident Clinicians seeking long-term stability in a supportive environment What You’ll Need Active, unrestricted LMFT license Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team Comfortable navigating LTC environments Commitment to timely documentation and high-quality care About Deer Oaks - The Behavioral Health Solution Focused exclusively on behavioral health in long-term care since 1992, Deer Oaks proudly serves thousands of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life of residents through compassionate, clinically excellent behavioral health services. To learn more about our organization, visit www.deeroaks.com.
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.
Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.
For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.
Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.
DFW Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of
$12.93/hr ($26,894/yr).
The typical range is $11.12 – $14.51/hr
(25th–75th percentile).
Entry Level (10th)$22,381/yr
DFW Median$26,894/yr
Experienced (90th)$36,005/yr
vs. National Median-24.9%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area).
Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.